Can You Eat a Licorice Stick? The Safe Way to Consume Licorice Root
                                
                                
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                                For centuries, licorice root ($Glycyrrhiza glabra$) has been used in traditional medicine across different cultures for its medicinal properties and its distinct sweet flavor. While the taste is familiar from candy, it is also sold in its raw stick form, and many people wonder: can you eat a licorice stick directly?